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We often ask people how they are feeling when they are showing signs of a cold or maybe limping after an over-strenuous gym session, but rarely do we enquire about their mental health. We would, but the signs of someone struggling mentally aren’t always that visible. Mental health battles are internal, and they are rarely shared. There are many trigger situations when someon...

The first few months of 2020 has seen the world in which we live become totally transformed. From personal interactions to societal and working frameworks, Coronoavirus has managed to put the spanner in the works, so to speak. Companies all over the globe have been required to adapt and the necessity of remote work (or 'telework' as the Japanese label it) has become very muc...

Specialized Group has launched its new website. It is packed with a huge range of new job opportunities. There are also a great new set of features that are designed to help you navigate the job search process. Here are a few of the new features we have added. Sign up for Job Alerts Timing is so important in any job search. This feature can really help you save time, and res...

First impressions are important. Your resume is often the first impression that you will make on a prospective employer, so a good resume will be your best chance of getting a job interview. Employers usually have many applicants to sift through, so your resume needs to convince prospective employers that you’re worth their time. Here are six simple tips to create a standout...

To get the job you really want, you have to do well in the interview. This may sound like common sense, but many people walk into interviews unprepared. As a result, they fail interviews not because they lack experience or qualifications, but because they didn’t present themselves effectively.  Remember – no matter how qualified you are for a position, the company conducting...